What we do

We put women and girls in the center because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights.

Women are a vital part of CARE's community-based efforts to improve access to inclusive education, involvement in decision making and expanding economic opportunity for all.

We believe that at poverty is caused by unequal power relations that result in inequitable distribution of resources and opportunities between women and men, between powerholders and marginalized communities and between countries.

Poverty cannot be overcome without addressing these underlying power imbalances. CARE contributes to lasting impact at scale in poverty eradication and social equality, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While all that we do is to support the achievement of ending poverty (SDG 1), women and girls’ empowerment (SDG 5) sits at the heart of our programmatic ambitions and radiates throughout our work. Women and girls’ empowerment is therefore central organizing principle. We cannot achieve economic independence resilient futures, right to health, right to food, water, and nutrition, or equal access to crisis preparedness and response assistance without addressing inequality faced by women and girls.

Our Impact Areas

Women’s Economic Growth

Our goal is that women have a legitimate voice, enhanced career opportunities and benefit equitably from social change. Read More

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Right to Health

Education and the right to work are the most powerful tools in overcoming extreme poverty. Read More

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Right to Food, Water, and Nutrition

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Empowering Women and Girls

In Tanzania, CARE has been working on governance and social accountability within marginalized communities for more than 10 years. Read More

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Resilient Futures

CARE has been reinforcing the Village Savings and Loans (VSL) methodologies and CARE has developed a strong reputation in Mozambique (and beyond) for its quality work in increasing living conditions amongst poor rural communities with improved access to savings and loans. Read More

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Crisis Preparedness and Response

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Our Approaches

VSLA Approach

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Empowering Women and Girls

In Tanzania, CARE has been working on governance and social accountability within marginalized communities for more than 10 years. Read More

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SOAR Approach

After only 11 months, girls who complete the program can transition into formal school or use their new skills for employment.  Read More

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Farmers’ Field Business School Approach

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Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (CVCA) tool

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Farmers’ Field Business Schools scale up (FFBS)

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